The 2000s was a colorful time in history. While the world wasn’t as technologically primitive as in the 1990s, we were also not living in a world with a short attention span driven by TikTok dances and Instagram reels.
The distinct character of that era is why Reddit groups like 2000s Nostalgia exist. Whether you were an adult or came of age during this decade, most of the content shared within this community will likely strike a chord.
This list looks back on the height of MTV Cribs, Limewire, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. We hope you enjoy this nostalgic journey!
#1 Who Remember? 😂
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#2 When There Actually Were Snow Days
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#3 How We Dealt With Stress In School
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In a nutshell, nostalgia is the giddy feeling you get when experiencing a snippet of the past. It could be your high school summer playlist or Seinfeld reruns. But, according to psychology professor and nostalgia researcher Krystine Batcho, it goes much deeper.
“Consuming nostalgic media of all types gives us a way of thinking about who we are, and helps us make sense of our purpose in life,” she said.
#4 There Was Something About See Through Gadgets That’s A Must Have
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#5 That Music Scene
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#6 If You Have A Favorite Pattern, Your Back Hurts When You Wake Up Now
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What happens in our brains during nostalgic moments is also worth noting. A 2008 study by the University of Leeds found that memories during our teenage, formative years are the ones we look back on and cherish the most.
Researchers refer to this period as the “reminiscence bump,” which allows us to fondly remember our favorite songs played during our senior prom with utmost clarity.
#7 That's Easy To Start!
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#8 The 2000s Pop Look Reigned Supreme For A Long Time LOL
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#9 We Had Kind People On TV Who Cared About Us
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Nostalgia is so powerful that it’s been used as an effective marketing tool. Professionals call it nostalgia marketing, a strategy that aims to create emotional bonds with consumers by tapping into the past.
An excellent example is the reissue of 1983’s My Little Pony. A once-popular toy from the Gen X era is now back in circulation for younger generations to enjoy.
#10 Some Nostalgia For You
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#11 Movie Rentals
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#12 We Old
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But 2000s nostalgia hits home mostly for millennials, the generation that came of age during this era. From a marketing standpoint, they are also the best audience for nostalgia-centric campaigns.
According to Adobe’s lead social strategist Lauren Friedman Suits, millennials are much more likely to act on something they feel strongly connected with, and it is usually from a “blast from the past.”
“Fond memories make us smile — and that leaves us open to brand messaging,” she wrote in an article for Forbes.
#13 Inconceivable
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#14 If You Remember This You Survided A Heart Attack
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#15 TIL
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We’d like to hear from you, dear readers. What about the 2000s do you fondly recall the most? And why do you think nostalgia has such a powerful impact on people? Make your opinions heard in the comment boxes below!
#16 I'm That Old
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#17 This Pencil ✏️
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#18 We All Did It
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#19 Limewire Was Every Computer’s Destruction
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#20 Who Remembers Microsoft Paint?
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#21 Memories
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#22 The 2001 Living Room
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#23 My Cousin And I Watching “The Spongebob Squarepants Movie” In 2005
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#24 All 62 Of Them, Delivered Today
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#25 Anyone Else Remember
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#26 VHS Tapes
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#27 Name A Song That Scream Early 2000s
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#28 How It's Made (2001-2019)
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#29 That Campbell's Commercial
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#30 Three Way Calling
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#31 😭😭😭😭😭
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#32 Does Anyone Remember These?
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#33 20 Years Ago, Youtube Was Launched
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#34 Who Else Misses Myspace?
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#35 Who Remembers The Smell Of Opening A Fresh Pack?
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#36
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#37 It Really Was The Wild West
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#38 The First Nightclub I Ever Went To
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#39 What We Used In The 2000’s On A Road Trip Instead Of Ipads
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#40 Buying A DVD In The 2000s Starter Pack
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#41 Scary Movie… So Many Jokes Wouldn’t Fly Today
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#42 Who Else Is This Old?
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#43 Memories 🔥 🔥 🔥
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#44 Techo Color
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#45 Did You Guys Parents/Family Member Own One Of These Big Tvs In The 2000s?
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#46 I Wish Burger King Would Bring Back Their Original Chicken Tenders. I Can Still Taste Them
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#47 Those Were Simpler Times
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#48 Covid Brought It Back For 2020 Season
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#49 The 2000s Was The Last Decade For These Past Relics
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#50 What Is The First Game That Comes To Mind
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#51 Valentine's Day Back In The 2000s Election School
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#52 Who Remembers This Gem?
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#53 POV: You're Sick In 2000s
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#54 POV: You're Getting Ready For A Sleepover
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#55 Did Anyone Else Enjoy This Game?
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#56 In The Year 2000 This Was The Coolest A Human Being Could Look
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#57 You're A True Millennial If You Recognize These
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#58 All For 40 Bucks. Not Bad
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#59 Those Halloween Bone Candies That Allowed You To Build Your Own Skeleton
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#60 Which One
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#61 The First Facebook Layout (2004)
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#62 Days
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#63 Watching TV While Sleeping In The Early Morning
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#64 I Haven’t Laughed This Hard At A Cartoon In 20+ Years
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#65 Mid-2000s Fashion
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#66 Blades Of Glory (2007)
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#67 Now That's What I Call Music - Vol. 16 (July, 2004)
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#68 I Felt Old When Nobody At Work Knew Who This Was
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#69 One Of Greatest TV Host Duos Of All Time. Mxc 2003 To 2007. I Miss This Show So Much
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#70 Which Store Do You Wish It Came Back?
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#71 The Long White Tees Era
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#72 Shoes Came Out 18 Year Ago! 👞
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#73 I’ll Always Love This Movie
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#74 Hey Will U Take Our Pic
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#75 Random Picture I Took Of My Room With A Disposable Camera Back In 2007
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#76 My 2000's Bedroom
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#77 The Simpsons Hit And Run Video Game
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#78 When 🍎 Was Cool And Affordable
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#79 Kids Having Fun In 2005
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#80 My 9th B-Day: Gameboy Color And Pokemon - Yellow (2000)
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#81 Criminally Underrated Show
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#82 Super Underrated 2000s Movie For Me!
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#83 Wish I Could Roll Back
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#84 Everything About This Movie Is Pure Gold. So Many Quotable Moments. When I Need A Good Laugh I Put This In. Scary Movie 3, 2003
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#85 Never Knew That
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#86 Those Were Simpler Days
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#87 Goodwill Gave Me PTSD Today
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#88 Burger King In The 2000s
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#89 2000s White Tech Fad
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#90 Did Anyone Else Experience This?
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#91 I Miss How Early 2000s Technology Looked
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#92 The Rainforest Cafe. Anyone Else Have The Privilege Of Eating At One Of These?!
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#93 If You Was In Middle School/High School Back Then, At Some Point You Watched This Documentary During Health Class
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#94 Gym Class
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#95 This DQ In Texas Stuck In 1999
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#96 ‘08 Digicam Pix
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#97 Did Anybody’s Else’s Teachers Engage In Psychological Warfare Or Just Mine?
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#98 Do You Remember?
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#99 The Best MTV Cribs Episode
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#100 Booted Up My Childhood iPod Touch. My Music Library Was Very Limited But Very 2000s
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#101 Oggy And The Cockroaches (1998-2019)
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#102 I Just Realized That Stride Gum No Longer Exists And Its Been Like That For Years
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#103 Trix Yogurt
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#104 Shopping At Kmart In The 2000s
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#105 Gamecube Was So Goated As The Cheap Option
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#106 Damn This Film Nailed Working In A Restaurant In The Late 90s/00s
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#107 Using Itunes Software
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#108 Olive Garden In The 2000s
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#109 Did Anyone Else Have The Sidekick?
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#110 Anyone Here Actually Have One Of The Shirts Back In The Day?
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#111 Looks Sick Honestly
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#112 Kid Cuisine Before They Reduced Themselves To Just 2 Or 3 Different Meals
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#113 Found Mine!! Anyone Still Have Theirs?
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#114 Jackie Chan Adventures (September 9, 2000 – July 8, 2005)
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#115 Pokemon Snacks Were Top Tier Back In The Day
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#116 Back When You Could Customise Your Own Youtube Channels. I Wonder Why They Changed This
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#117 My Date With The President’s Daughter
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#118 Who Else Had One?
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#119 Who’s This Old?
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#120 Smores Ritz Bits
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#121 Discontinued Sodas From The 2000s
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#122 Who Remembers The Spider-Man Dual Action Web Shooter ?
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#123 Did Anyone Ever Have These Cube World Toys Back Then?
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#124 Burger King Green Slime Themed Food Line And Toys (2001)
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